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Marine Terminal Management Training Program Renaissance Long Beach Hotel Long Beach, CA September 21-24, 2009 (Business casual dress is recommended for all functions)

Monday, September 21 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast (Naples I & II foyer)

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Speakers: J. Christopher Lytle (Naples I & II) Kurt J. Nagle Deputy Executive Director and Chief President and CEO Operating Officer American Association of Authorities 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. SESSION I: Critical Issues Facing Public and the (Naples I & II) Marine Terminal Industry Speaker: Mr. Nagle 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. SESSION II: Introduction to Program/Overview of Changing (Naples I & II) Patterns in Marine Terminal Ownership and Operational Control Speaker: Erik Stromberg Wilmington, NC

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break (Naples I & II foyer) 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. SESSION III – Trade and Economic Trends (Naples I & II) Speaker: Paul Bingham Managing Director of World Trade and Transportation Markets IHS Global Insight Washington, DC 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SESSION IV: The Role of Marine Terminal Operations in the (Naples I & II) Global Supply Chain Speakers: James Armstrong Mary Eck NYK Logistics Logistics Partner Manager Warehouse Division Americas Transportation Team HP , CA Newport Beach, CA

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Naples III) Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 2 Renaissance Long Beach — September 21-24, 2009

Monday, September 21 (continued) 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. SESSION V: Expectations of Port Customers & Clients (Naples I & II) Speakers: Michele Sorensen Grubbs David Thornburg Pacific Maritime Shipping Association Director of Public Affairs Long Beach, CA SA Recycling LLC , CA Patrick Burgoyne Yusen Terminals Inc. Terminal Island, CA

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break (Naples I & II foyer) 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. SESSION VI: Surviving the Competitive Marine Terminal Industry – (Naples I & II) Economics of Marine Terminal Operations Speakers: John J. DiBernardo Alan McCorkle Vice President Senior Vice President SSA Terminals, LLC APM Terminals Pacific Ltd. Long Beach, CA Terminal Island, CA

Sam Ruda Director of Marine and Industrial Development Port of Portland

Tuesday, September 22

7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Naples I & II foyer) 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. SESSION VII: Supply Chain and Facility Security – Impacts on (Naples I & II) Port Operations Speakers: Chief Ronald J. Boyd Javier Larios Los Angeles Port Police Section Chief, Tactical Operations Port of Los Angeles Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport San Pedro, CA U.S. Customs and Border Protection 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. SESSION VIII: “Green Initiatives” in Port Operations (Naples I & II) With many communities and the nation at large focusing on carbon emission controls and greenhouse gas reduction in response to climate change, many ports have taken the initiative in implementing programs to reduce emissions related to the operations of their port. This panel features case studies of “green” operations initiatives being undertaken by several seaports including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Speakers: Kevin Maggay Rose Siengsubcharti Environmental Specialist Environmental Specialist Associate Port of Los Angeles Port of Long Beach

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break (Naples I & II foyer) Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 3 Renaissance Long Beach — September 21-24, 2009

Tuesday, September 22 (continued) 10:30 – Noon SESSION IX: Environmental Management Systems (Naples I & II) An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a management tool to improve environmental performance, as well as operational efficiency and employee and stakeholder relations. The speakers will discuss how an EMS weaves environmental decision-making into the fabric of an organization’s overall business practices, facili- tating compliance while improving performance. The panel will also focus on AAPA’s port EMS Assistance project, which has served as a vehicle for port authorities to create EMSs, some of which have gone on to receive ISO 14001 certification. Moderator: Noeleen Tillman Kelly Makley Principal Associate Environmental Specialist TEC, Inc. Solana Beach, CA Robert Wolters Speakers: M&R Manager Reefers/Chassis Matt Arms United Terminals Senior Environmental Specialist Long Beach, CA Port of Long Beach Marla Harrison Chris Foley Environmental Manager Marine Environmental Supervisor Port of Portland Port of Los Angeles

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Naples III) Speaker: Richard Steinke Executive Director Port of Long Beach 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Port Tour of the San Pedro Basin aboard the vessel “ Christopher ” The tour will depart from Rainbow ’s Dock #2. Transportation will be provided by Long Beach Transit’s free shuttle bus called “The Passport .” Please board the bus at the corner of Pine Avenue and First Street (one block north of the hotel). The bus is available every 10 minutes, beginning at 1:00pm. It is a 12 minute ride to The Aquarium of the Pacific , which is adjacent to Dock #2.

Please arrive by 1:45pm for boarding. The tour will leave at 2:00 pm sharp, and return at 4:00 pm.

Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 4 Renaissance Long Beach — September 21-24, 2009 Wednesday, September 23

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Naples I & II foyer)

8:30 a.m. – Noon SESSION X: Modern Continuous Methods to Improve (Naples I & II) Seaport Velocity and Productivity Modern continuous improvement methods, specifically “Lean Enterprise” techniques, provide an avenue of increasing capacity and productivity of existing resources by training and empowering employees to eliminate non-value-added activities. This session will focus on the application and benefits of these improvement methods at seaports through case study examples. Speakers: Nicholas Loyd Jeff Siniard Lean Enterprise Research Engineer Research Scientist University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Naples III)

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. SESSION XI: Risk Management 360 Degrees (Naples I & II) Risk Management plays a role in every major port policy decision, financial transaction, operating practice, security implementation, technology acquisition and administrative program. This panel will illuminate and demonstrate how a 360 degree Risk Manage- ment Approach can keep seaports of any size sustainable and even reduce costs in this uncertain economic climate. Speakers: David Solis Michael Conley Manager, Risk Management Shareholder Port of Corpus Christi Authority Anderson, Kill, Olick, P.C. Chairman, AAPA Risk Management and Philadelphia, PA Safety Committee

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Break (Naples I & II foyer) 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. SESSION XII: Driven by IT: Innovations in Port Operations (Naples I & II) With vessels, cargo and data continuously flowing to and through the port, yard management, capacity planning tools, and domain awareness platforms are imperative in today’s busy seaport terminals. Hear case studies which demonstrate how innovative information technology solutions can be the vehicle for more efficient and effective port operations and business practices. Moderators: John Scott Doug Albrecht Vice President, Location & Telematics Director, Information Management Solutions Port of Long Beach Zebra Enterprise Solutions Santa Clara, CA Lance Kaneshiro Chief Information Officer Frank J. Mazzella Port of Los Angeles Director, Terminal Processes APL, Ltd. Speakers: Rich Baratta Michael Gerrard Director of Risk Management Vice President & Distinguished Analyst Port of Long Beach Gartner, Inc.

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Wednesday, September 23 (continued)

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. SESSION XIII: Terminal Safety Issues (Naples I & II) Speaker: Ron Signorino President The Blueoceana Co. Basking Ridge, NJ

Thursday, September 24

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Naples I & II foyer) 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. SESSION XIV: Continuing Evolution of Marine Terminal Design and (Naples I & II) Container Handling Speaker: M. John Vickerman, Jr.

Vickerman & Associates, LLC Williamsburg, VA

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break (Naples I & II foyer) 10:15 – Noon SESSION XV: Trends in Terminal Design and Operations (Naples I & II) Speakers: Thomas Ward, PE Ashebir Jacob Chief Engineer Senior Port Engineer Ports America, Inc. Moffatt & Nichol Alameda, CA Long Beach, CA

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Naples III) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. SESSION XVI: Effective Terminal Operations: (Naples I & II) Practical Management Tips Presenters from THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness will address issues such as decision-making and delegation, developing a customer service culture, and how to stay adaptable and resilient. Moderator: Tish Lorenzana Keren Stashower, MSW Director of Human Resources Senior Consultant Port of Los Angeles THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness Speakers: San Diego, CA Trudy Sopp, Ph.D. Founder & Consulting Partner THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness San Diego, CA Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 6 Renaissance Long Beach — September 21-24, 2009

Thursday, September 24 (continued) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. SESSION XVII: Future Challenges and Strategies for the (Naples I & II) Marine Terminal Industry – An Interactive Discussion Discussion Leader: Mr. Stromberg 5:00 p.m. Program Concludes